October 2022: Presented on Pronouns and Gender Identity to CCHS HIV/STD Program
June 2022: Created and launched updated online training regarding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity for registration clerks to better assist with demographic data collection. SOGI data collection began in June 2017 and is ongoing
May 2022: Presented on Pronouns and Gender Identity to Contra Costa County Human Resources
October 2020: Hosted a virtual open house to share resources with the community. Open Houses occur 1-2x per year
June 2019: Attended Concord Pride
December 2016: Gender Clinic for transgender and non-binary patients to receive gender affirming care opened at Pittsburg Health Center, Martinez Health Center, and West County Health Center
April 2015: Transgender Health Care Resources added to iSite for CCHS Staff
April 2015: Presented to Public Health Managers
February 2015: Pride Initiative Members trained in QPR Suicide Prevention Program
2014-ongoing: As a member of state LGBT health coalition, CCHS Pride Initiative provided Covered CA input/guidance on Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (SOGI) questions for Covered CA application
November 2014: Presented on “"Primary Care for the Transgender Patient" at the Provider Symposium
October 2014: Presented at Transgender Health Panel with CCHS psychiatrists
September 2014: Presented on Pride Initiative efforts and strategies at the Annual Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) Conference
October 2013: Presented on Transgender Health at Behavioral Health Partnership
April 2013: Collaborated on Welcoming/Visitation Policy
2013: Applies to the Human Rights Campaign, Healthcare Equality Index to be a Leader in LGBT care. Designated as Leader or Top Performer in care, 2013-present
November 2012: Flew Transgender Day of Remembrance flag in CCRMC and Public Health
2012: Moved to the Public Health Division from Contra Costa Health Services
2012-ongoing: Partnered with the Transgender Law Center, RYSE (Richmond), Rainbow Community Center (Contra Costa), Center for Human Development, Inclusive Schools Coalition, and PFLAG Contra Costa
May 2011: Developed CCHS Nondiscrimination poster
2011: Collaborated in the development of the Nondiscrimination, Cultural Competency, and Welcoming policies for Contra Costa Health Services
June 2010-present: Board of Supervisors proclaim June as LGBT Pride month
June 2010: Marched in the San Francisco LGBT Parade